Who is Interior design consultant?
An Interior design consultant provides expert advise on merging aesthetics and usefulness into a place or product depending on their customers’ goals and target audience. They may collaborate closely with other experts, such as graphic designers, fashion designers, and architects, to better meet the needs of their clients.
What is the work of an Interior Designer
An interior designer is in charge of the arrangement of a building’s or structure’s inside area. The design has an influence on the wellbeing, safety, and function of a space’s interior performance. An interior space might be a stationary structure or a moving structure, such as a boat or an airplane.
What exactly are the interior design services?
- Furniture arrangement and space planning.
- Selections and specifications for furniture, fabrics, and accessories
- Layout and selection of tiles and surfaces
- Finish Options and Requirements
- Specifications for hardware, plumbing, and appliances
- Design of Lighting
- Exterior Finish Options
- Interior Design.
What are the Responsibilities of an Interior design Consultant
- Outline the client’s design goals.
- Design plans should be conceptualized and sketched.
- During the budgeting phase, determine the cost of completion and project needs.
- Set a completion date for an interior design project.
- Materials and items used in the plans are sourced.
- Make ‘mood boards’ to test your design vision.
- Make use of computer programs during the design process.
- After completion, inspect the design to ensure that the client’s objectives have been satisfied.
What are the Seven Principles of an Interior Design Consultant
This is especially true for the seven interior design concepts of balance, unity, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, size and proportion, and details. These guidelines were developed to assist in the creation of harmonious interiors with personality.
What are the charges for Interior design Consultant?
Interior designers Charges is determined by the scope of work per project. The charges will be a percentage of the total cost of a project, which can range from 10% to 35%.
How to Choose the Right Interior Design Consultant for You?
It is tough to select an interior designer to redesign your complete home or a portion of it. You want everything to be great as a customer and beneficiary. After all, you’ll be living with the effects for a long time, so there’s no room for error. That being said, it is your responsibility to identify the correct individual or organization for the task, and a sequence of actions must be taken in order to accomplish so.
Identify your style
Before you begin interviewing interior design Consultants, you must first choose your own style. Check out some websites that can assist you if you’re unsure about something. Knowing your own style is essential for hiring the proper individual for the position. Many designers have a trademark style, but the best ones should be able to adapt to your tastes.
Take a look at some portfolios
Assume you know what you’re searching for and have selected a few designers who fit your aesthetic. Learn more about them and check through their portfolios. Look at what they’ve made and attempt to picture yourself living in those settings.
Set a budget
Before you begin the makeover, you must first determine your budget. Some Consultants offer a flat cost for their services, while others charge by the hour. This might also assist you pick between multiple applicants and cut down your options.
Meet with designers
When you’ve reduced your options down to a few names, it’s time to meet in person. Most designers do not charge for these sessions, but it is a good idea to inquire about it over the phone just in case.
Ask a lot of questions
During this discussion, ask a lot of questions regarding clients you could contact for referrals, experience, credentials, the services the designer will give, the pricing, the duration of the project, and anything else that comes to mind. Consider specifics and write everything down so you don’t forget anything.
Have an open mind
It is unusual for a customer to adore everything about a designer. Even though your aesthetics are similar, you may not agree on key things. Maintain an open mind and don’t dismiss the designer’s ideas without giving them a chance. However, be certain that he or she is not attempting to push you to follow such advice simply because it is easier and more comfortable that way.
Compare notes
Compare notes after meeting with all of the designers on your list. Make a list of the positives and drawbacks of the estimations they’ve provided you. Keep in mind that the cheapest option is not necessarily the best alternative.
Sign a contract
When you’ve determined who you want to work with, make the call and inform the designer of your decision. Make sure you sign a contract before any work is done and before you pay anything. It should outline duties, a timetable, budgetary constraints, and all other critical details.
Make a plan
Now that you’re all on the same page, you can devise a strategy. Where will you begin? If numerous rooms need to be remodeled, you must be practical. What supplies do you need to purchase in the first phase? Choose them with the assistance of your designer. Which components do you want to keep? Perhaps you have an old chair or table that you’d want to include into the design. In addition to various more details.
Modify your schedule
Depending on your current job schedule and the plan you’ve chosen with your designer, you may need to adjust your lifestyle and schedule if you need to be home for particular sections of the projects, for example.
Why choose Us?
Prime House interiors is an Interior design consultant Firm based in Nairobi Kenya, providing visually stunning solutions and comprehensive design services to the residential and commercial market.
We are passionate about achieving fresh and exciting interiors for clients and we understand that each and every project has its own requirements and challenges, we want to help you to enjoy the process, design is a fun world of creativity and should be a pleasure.
We find that by breaking down our process it helps you, the client, to enjoy each step of the way with a better knowledge of what to expect. If you have a project that you need help with, get in touch, we will happily meet with you to discuss your design brief and prepare a tailor-made estimate for your specific project.
Each client has a different budget, we always refer to the triangle of TIME, MONEY AND QUALITY. If you want good quality design it will take money and time, if you want it done on a smaller budget it will take longer and the quality might be affected. We need to be realistic as to what can be achieved with your budget and we are here to help realize this with you and find solutions.
If you are working on a large scale project such as a hotel or multiple apartment developments we would expect to work alongside a project management team and other specialists. We also understand that smaller projects who have restricted funding will be in a situation where they are required to project manage themselves.
This is why we offer a range of services, some clients who want to project manage themselves and also implement the design/ build themselves. For the majority of our clients, we are appointed to carry out full interior design services, this is from research, planning and concept through to styling, and snagging
Whilst each project is different, the following summarizes the journey we take with each client.
Concept Development
The process begins with an initial consultation focused on an exchange of ideas, needs, scope and aspirations, discussion about budget, and an explanation of our services and the stages of the process.
Upon instruction a site survey is conducted following which a design meeting is held to firm up the brief and budget. This session is usually held at the office studio where we have an extensive library of samples and visual references. Ideas are developed and a scheme agreed upon. The role of project management is explained, discussed and agreed.
Design
Once the project scope has been agreed the team prepares a series of design presentations which will develop spatial, structural and architectural arrangements, samples, colors, lighting, furnishings, joinery and finishes.
Each element of the scheme is developed, specified, costed and presented for discussion and for the client to approve and sign-off. Full working drawings are prepared for the appointed consultants and trades and the Client is accompanied to showrooms, suppliers and other projects where needed.This phase requires a large volume of design time and expertise resulting in a project’s creative and technical detail.
Project Management and Procurement
Subject to the extent of the project management role previously agreed, progress of the project is monitored and managed on site and any issues arising in the course of the project are resolved in order to maintain quality, budget and timelines.
The team takes responsibility for procurement including liaison with local-based and international suppliers and logistics companies. Orders and deliveries are programmed so that they arrive at the required time. This is a critical element of the project and has to be handled with expertise and care. Throughout this stage the client will be kept informed of progress.
Installation, Dressing and Snagging
With construction and decoration completed we coordinate the delivery and installation of furnishings including window treatments and carpets. We often curate artwork and home accessories at this stage, to create the finished look, or we can dress your new interior with your existing treasures, to give each room your own personal stamp.Subject to the scope of our responsibility agreed at the start of the project we will manage the snagging process to ensure that the project is fully delivered according to the specification.Our interior design company can also offer the following interior and exterior services: office partitioning services, residential interior design, company signage, home and office renovations, painting and special effects.